Science and Sand in Victorian Greyhound Racing
Sand is not something people think about in a scientific sense all that often but it’s a material that has many different functions. It is used for a wide range of tasks including brakes on trams and the surface for greyhound racing tracks. Sand is the preferred greyhound racing surface in Victoria and recently a […]
04:45 PM 20 May 2015
From Pearcedale to Kentucky
Ben Thompson, son of greyhound trainers Jason and Seona of Pearcedale, has taken the world by storm in his role as an apprentice jockey. Thompson, 18, is currently overseas representing Australia in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak (IFAHR) Apprentice World Championship in Kentucky and on Sunday he rode to victory. The unique series pits apprentice jockeys against […]
02:15 PM 19 May 2015
Two More Charged by GRV Stewards for Actions at the Tooradin Trial Track
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) Stewards have issued charges against two more suspended persons implicated in the allegations of being involved in live baiting at the Tooradin Trial Track. The persons charged with offences contrary to the GRV Local Racing Rules and Greyhounds Australasia Rules are: Douglas Wheeler and Kyle Smale. Stewards have charged both Mr […]
04:25 PM 15 May 2015
VCAT Uphold RADB Testosterone Decision
On Tuesday 12 May 2015, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) convicted Mr Tony Vass of two breaches of the Greyhound Australasia Rules (GAR) following a review application – or appeal – of the independent Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board’s (RADB) original guilty verdict. On 25 November 2014, the RADB found Mr Vass guilty […]
01:00 PM 14 May 2015
Ben Finds Happiness Through his Greyhound Amid Cancer Battle
WATCH: The candid vision of Ben Cookson watching his greyhound ‘Berzerk’ race at The Meadows. [youtube youtubeurl=”OrkBPE8ljkw” ][/youtube] Ben Cookson went berserk two weeks ago at The Meadows when the greyhound he has a share in ‘Berzerk’ won. The vision of Ben cheering his beloved greyhound home is heart-warming in itself but when looking at […]
03:15 PM 06 May 2015
GRV Stewards Suspend Two More in Relation to Live Baiting Allegations
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) Stewards have opened an inquiry regarding the allegations of live baiting occurring at the Tooradin Trial Track into a further two registered persons, and suspended their registrations. This follows the suspension by the GRV Board, in February this year, of fifteen registered persons after evidence was presented to GRV Stewards allegedly […]
02:15 PM 06 May 2015
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